Samsung SMT330 Users Manual

User Manual

SM-T330

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About this manual

This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features.

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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the manual, refer to the Samsung website,

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.

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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal

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use of media.

About this manual

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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service providers.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information

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No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.

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Trademarks

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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™ Store, and Google Talk

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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

DivX trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO

DivX an official DivX Certified video. Visit

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are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX

for more information and software tools to convert your files into

DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND

This DivX Certified Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to registration.

DivX Certified

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-

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to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.

for more information on how to complete your

Table of Contents

Getting started

8 Device layout

9 Buttons

10 Package contents

10 Charging the battery

13 Inserting a memory card

14 Turning the device on and off

15 Holding the device

15 Locking and unlocking the device

15 Adjusting the volume

15 Switching to silent mode

Basics

34 Transferring files

35 Securing the device

37 Upgrading the device

Communication

38 Contacts

41 Email

43 Google Mail

44 Talk

45 ChatON

Web & network

16 Indicator icons

17 Using the touch screen

20 Control motions

22 Activating Multi Window

23 Notifications

24 Home screen

26 Locked screen

28 Using applications

29 Applications screen

30 Help

30 Entering text

32 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

33 Setting up accounts

34 Setting up user profiles

46 Internet

47 Chrome

48 Bluetooth

49 Screen Mirroring

50 Samsung Link

51 Group Play

52 WatchON

53 Smart Remote

Media

55 Music Player

56 Camera

62 Gallery

Table of Contents

65 Story Album

67 Paper Artist

68 Video Player

69 YouTube

70 Flipboard

Application & media stores

71 Play Store

72 Samsung Apps

72 Game Hub

73 Music Hub

74 Play Books

74 Play Movies

74 Play Music

75 Readers Hub

75 Video Hub

75 Learning Hub

86 My Files

87 Downloads

87 TripAdvisor

Travel & local

88 Maps

89 Local

90 Navigation

Settings

91 About Settings

91 Wi-Fi

92 Bluetooth

92 Data usage

92 More settings

93 Blocking mode

Utilities

76 Memo

77 S Planner

79 Dropbox

80 Polaris Office

82 Alarm

83 World Clock

84 Calculator

84 S Voice

85 Google

86 Voice Search

93 Sound

94 Display

95 Storage

95 Power saving mode

95 Battery

95 Application manager

96 Users

96 Location services

96 Lock screen

97 Security

98 Language and input

101 Cloud

102 Backup and reset

Table of Contents

102 Add account

102 Motion

102 Voice control

103 Accessory

103 Date and time

103 Accessibility

105 Developer options

106 About device

Troubleshooting

Getting started

Front camera

Headset jack

Device layout

Light sensor

Touch screen

Home button

Menu button

Multipurpose jack

Rear camera

Microphone

Power button

Volume button

IrLED

Back button

GPS antenna

Memory card slot

Speaker

Getting started

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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.

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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Buttons

Button Function

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

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Press and hold for 8-10 seconds to reset the device if it has

Power

Home

Back

Volume

fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.

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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off.

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Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.

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Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.

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Press twice to launch

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Tap to return to the previous screen.

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Tap and hold to activate or deactivate Multi Window.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

S Voice

Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Quick start guide

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.

Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

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When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message.

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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.

Getting started

Charging with the charger

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.

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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

Getting started

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electric socket while charging.

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status:

Charging Fully charged

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.

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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

Getting started

Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

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The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards. When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory card.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory appears in the

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

extSdCard

folder under the internal memory.

Getting started

Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap

Apps

→

Settings

Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

→

Storage

→

Unmount SD card

Formatting the memory card

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.

On the Home screen, tap

→

card

Erase everything

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Storage

→

Format SD card

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Format SD

Turning the device on and off

When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.

Getting started

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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Press and hold the Power button and tap features.

Flight mode

to disable the wireless

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap

Power off

Holding the device

Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.

Locking and unlocking the device

When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.

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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap

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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap

Mute

Sound

Basics

Indicator icons

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.

Icon Meaning

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

Alarm activated

Silent mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Basics

Using the touch screen

Use only fingers to use the touch screen.

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

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Do not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.

Finger gestures

Tapping

To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.

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